Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department conducted a targeted intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat.
The operation took place late Monday night in the Shah Hassan Khel area, according to police officials. During the action, security personnel killed two militants who were reportedly wanted by law-enforcement agencies.
The operation involved police and CTD personnel, while the DSP Lakki Marwat led the action. Members of the peace committee from village council Bego Khel also participated in the operation.
One Slain Militant Identified
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed identified one of the slain militants as Mubashar.
He said Mubashar was the son of Aslam Khan and was wanted in several serious cases. According to the IGP, law-enforcement agencies wanted Mubashar in connection with murder, attempted murder and terrorism cases.
However, authorities had not established the identity of the second slain militant when the report was filed.
Police have yet to provide further details about the second individual’s identity.
Intelligence-Based Action Conducted in Shah Hassan Khel
The operation was carried out following intelligence regarding the presence of wanted militants in the area. Police and CTD personnel jointly conducted the targeted action in Shah Hassan Khel.
The DSP Lakki Marwat supervised the operation, while members of the local peace committee also supported the security effort.
The involvement of local peace committee members added a community-level element to the operation. However, officials did not provide further details about the intelligence that led to the action.
KP Police Chief Praises Operation
KP IGP Zulfiqar Hameed praised the police personnel for what he described as a successful operation.
The action comes as law-enforcement agencies continue targeting individuals wanted in serious criminal and terrorism-related cases.
Authorities have identified Mubashar as a wanted suspect in multiple cases involving violence and terrorism. Meanwhile, the identity of the second slain militant remains unconfirmed.
Further details about the operation could emerge as authorities continue their assessment of the incident.
